As the Trump administration takes a slash-and-burn approach to the federal government, Ilhan Omar told The Independent ‘there’s no reason to help them out’

Summary

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar insist Democrats should demand major concessions if they help Republicans avoid a government shutdown.

With a narrow three-seat majority, Republicans need Democratic votes to pass a spending bill, but progressives argue the GOP must “sort themselves out” first.

They oppose Republican efforts to slash corporate taxes and gut federal agencies.

Concerns remain that even if Democrats secure agreements, the Trump administration might ignore them. Some moderate Democrats agree that Republicans must take responsibility for funding the government.

  • Eatspancakes84@lemmy.world
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    1 day ago

    I don’t really get this. They don’t need the Democrats to keep the government open, since they have a majority in both chambers. Completely up to the GOP to get the votes lined up.

      • Eatspancakes84@lemmy.world
        1·
        17 hours ago

        Raising the debt ceiling requires only 50 votes I think. Besides the article is about the house. I don’t see any reason why Dems help out the GOP if they can’t stop defectors.